"Of course!" Albert replied excitedly, "I know you're from a much different background than myself, however, I can help you with what to expect."
"Lesson number one. Adhere to this maxim and you'll do fine. "Always add value." If you don't add value to the greater whole then you'll be flushed out."
He leaned forward, "Second, most of our communication comes from body language. What you'll want to do is to lean forward when the Grand Wyrm speaks. It shows you're interested in what he's saying." He reclined back, distancing himself, "This shows, "I don't like the situation and I'm avoiding you." Obviously don't do that."
The neonate returned to his original position, "Chances are he's going to ask you the usual and frustrating, "Why do you want to work here?" Just change that to "why do you want to join the Ordo Dracul." This one you'll have to practice. Remember our talk with Brother Raluca? I can gurantee you the Monk spoke to Heinz. If you diverge from that original pitch you'll be screwed, plain and simple. Build off of that point, start with how you wish to become a better Kindred. Then work in your personal skills. What has the battle field taught you?" Sawyer gave a mischiveous grin, "Answer - peace through superior firepower." He chuckled at his own humor knowing the German's pragmatism. "But yes, problem solving. You know how to assess a situation and take the most advantagous approach."
The Ventrue stared at his cousin thinking as to what else he could do to help his cousin prepare, "You're clearly not afraid of taking risks having survived this long and World War I. You've seen more death than rhe majority of Kine and possibly more than a few Kindred here in Sacramento before your Requiem began. Use your war stories to your advantage, he said with a mentor's tone, "I know its horrible to remember, however, these Kindred have seen much and perhaps, they could relate to it. We as the "youngsters" have to demonstrate we're not unskilled newbies.
To demonstate his point he knocked on the table, "Hello, I'm Mister Osterman and I'm here to add value to the Ordo Dracul." That's ultimately what you want to communicate."
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